New Tampa Performing Arts Center (NTPAC) will open its doors for Arts Fest ’26 Friday, Sept. 11, through Sunday, Sept.13. This third-annual free celebration of theatre, dance, music, comedy, and more marks the start of NTPAC’s 2026-2027 season.
On Saturday, Sept. 12, the festival offers a fun-filled day, with a family-friendly lineup of performances and activities including a screening of Zootopia 2 at 10 a.m., followed by Hillsborough County Library’s Mobile Literacy Unit, and The Florida Orchestra’s instrument petting zoo, where kids can explore and play musical instruments.